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(Cranberry Twp., Butler County , Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting this morning that they were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on I-79 in Cranberry on June 29, 2022 at 7:28 AM.
Troopers reported upon arriving on the scene and investigating it was learned that 37-year-old Kenneth Walker of McKees Rocks was driving a 2019 Subaru Impreza south bound on the interstate at mile marker 79 when the front engine compartment caught on fire fully engulfing the vehicle.
There were no injuries and the vehicle was removed from the scene.

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(Mercer County, Pa.) Pa Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that four individuals in Venango and Mercer counties were charged Friday following an 8-month investigation. Clint Donovan, Robert Haney, Theresa Haney, and Kayla Thompson worked together to distribute a variety of illegal drugs that included mainly methamphetamine, but also hydrocodone pills and oxycodone pills pills. The criminal complaints are linked here.
During the investigation, agents arrested Donovan after a high-speed chase and his attempt to flee law enforcement. While in jail, Donovan made calls to Robert and Theresa Haney, as well as Kayla Thompson, that were recorded and confirmed the four individuals worked together to sell drugs. In December 2021, agents served a search warrant at the Haney’s residence where they recovered approximately 303.94 grams of methamphetamine, 1.23 grams of THC, 7 hydrocodone pills, 8 oxycodone pills, and 28 amphetamine pills, as well as 9 long guns, 1 revolver, 2 hand guns, and 1 AR-15.

Clint Donovan was charged with: Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, Conspiracy, Driving Under the Influence, and Fleeing and Eluding. Robert and Theresa Haney were charged with: Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, and Conspiracy. Kayla Thompson was charged with: Criminal Use of a Communication Facility and Conspiracy.

This investigation was a joint operation with the OAG Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, Sugarcreek Borough PD, Oil City PD, Hermitage PD and the Mercer County Drug Task Force, with assistance from both the Venango County District Attorney’s Office and Mercer County District Attorney’s Office.

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(Darlington Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police Beaver reported Friday that they were called to the scene of a one vehicle accident on North State Line Road in Darlington Twp. at 5:29 PM on June 29, 2022.
Upon arriving State Police found a 2004 Saturn Ion in a ditch and the driver had fled the scene. Troopers had a towing company remove the vehicle and were notified about the accident the next day by the driver of the vehicle, 22-year-old Jason Thompson of East Palestine Ohio.
Thompson was cited by Police with a charge of not properly giving information or rendering aid.

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(HARRISBURG, PA.) State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, issued the following statement after casting a “yes” vote for the state budget bill:

“Budgets are never easy. We live in a big Commonwealth with many diverse needs. Finding common ground is often difficult. But there were numerous positives, especially to Beaver County, that made it easy to support.

“Substantial increases for schools, libraries and community colleges stand out, along with fulfilling our commitments to our state and state-related universities.

“Two important areas of particular concern – school safety and mental health awareness/treatment   – received large increases, which should help make our schools and communities a bit safer.

“Further, my legislation requiring the full use of LIHEAP funding was passed as part of the overall budget package, which will authorize the release of tens of millions of additional dollars to help people pay their utility bills this winter.

“At the end of the day, this budget makes a substantial investment in our children and workforce, helps struggling families and funds the core functions of state government, all without raising a tax or fee. For me, that’s always a win, and an easy ‘yes’ vote.”

The bill has passed the General Assembly and is now headed for the governor’s desk.

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Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing overnight lane closures on Business Loop 376 (Route 3160) in Moon Township, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Wednesday nights, July 11-13 weather permitting.

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By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press
A state court has blocked Pennsylvania from participating in a regional carbon pricing program to combat climate change. Commonwealth Court ruled Friday in favor of coal-related interests that argue the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf is seeking to impose an unlawful tax. The court granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits the Wolf administration from “implementing, administering, or enforcing” the carbon-pricing policy. Wolf made Pennsylvania the first major fossil fuel state to adopt a carbon pricing policy meant to curb power plants’ emissions of planet-warming carbon dioxide. The Wolf administration says it will appeal to the state Supreme Court.

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(Chippewa Twp., Pa.) The Beaver County Coroner was called to the scene of a one year old baby that was found unresponsive in a pool along Braun Road in Chippewa Twp around 7:40 PM last night.
Police Officers performed CPR but were unable to revive the young child.
The cause of death has not officially been released as investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story we will update you as more information becomes available.

Host Jim Roddey sits down with pediatric emergency physician specialist Dr. Rani Kumar and Duquesne law professor Joseph Mistick on this week’s edition of “Heroes”.

“Heroes” is presented by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the Allegheny Health Network, airing Saturdays at 10:00 AM and Sundays at 12:30 PM on Beaver County Radio.